Definitions for Wide Receiver
wide re·ceiv·er

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1. wide receivernoun

   an offensive football player whose position on the line of scrimmage is farthest from the ball and whose function to principally to catch passes.

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1. Wide receiver

   A wide receiver (WR), also referred to as a wideout, historically known as a split end (SE) or flanker (FL), is an eligible receiver in gridiron football. A key skill position of the offense, WR gets its name from the player being split out "wide" (near the sidelines), farthest away from the rest of the offensive formation. A forward pass-catching specialist, the wide receiver is one of the fastest players on the field alongside cornerbacks and running backs. One on either extreme of the offensive line is typical, but several may be employed on the same play; a receiver who is closer to the line is called a slot receiver. Through 2021 only three wide receivers, Jerry Rice (in 1987 and 1993), Michael Thomas (in 2019), and Cooper Kupp (in 2021) have won Offensive Player of the Year. In every other year it was awarded to either a quarterback or running back. No wide receiver has ever won MVP. Jerry Rice is the leader in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns on the all-time list for receivers along with being a 3-time SB champion and 10-time All-Pro selections.

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1. Wide receiver

   A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. The wide receiver position requires speed and agility. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible receivers, as are all players in the backfield. The backs and ends who are relatively near the sidelines are referred to as "wide" receivers. At the start of play, one wide receiver may begin play in the backfield, at least a yard behind the line of scrimmage, as is shown in the diagram at the right. The wide receiver on the right begins play in the backfield. Such positioning allows another player, usually the tight end, to become the eligible receiver on that side of the line. Such positioning defines the strong side of the field. This is the right side of the field in the diagram shown. The wide receiver is a position in American and Canadian football that functions as the pass-catching specialist. Wide receivers are among the fastest and most agile players in the game, and they are frequent highlight-reel favorites. Examples of modern wide receivers include Larry Fitzgerald, Andre Johnson, Calvin Johnson, A.J. Green, and Julio Jones.

How to pronounce Wide Receiver?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Wide Receiver in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Wide Receiver in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

Examples of Wide Receiver in a Sentence

1. Darius Slay:

   I was looking at( wide receiver) Davante( Adams), and it was pretty exciting to see Richard jump up there and catch it.

2. Travis Kelce:

   That one is supposed to belong to a wide receiver.

3. Bret Bielema:

   Reynolds is a very talented, accurate thrower, he’s got a lot of skill around him both at the running back and wide receiver position.

4. Donavan Brazier:

   When I'm in practice and I'm going through a lot of pain and training, I start thinking about anything else I'm good at so that I don't have to do track, the first thing I think of is NFL wide receiver.

5. Patriots Chairman:

   I am heartbroken by the news of David's passing, daquan Patten was a devout Christian who followed Daquan Patten passion following Daquan Patten football career and founded Daquan Patten own ministry. Daquan Patten transitioned from an undersized and understated wide receiver to a powerful and passionate preacher. In New England, Daquan Patten will always be remembered as a three-time Super Bowl Champion.

References

1. ^ Wiktionary
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2. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wide_Receiver
3. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Wide Receiver